Efficient Guide- How to Change the Drive Letter of Your External Drive in Simple Steps
How to Change the Drive Letter of an External Drive
External drives are a convenient way to store and transfer large amounts of data. However, sometimes you may find that the drive letter assigned to your external drive conflicts with another drive on your computer. In such cases, changing the drive letter can help you manage your drives more efficiently. In this article, we will guide you through the process of how to change the drive letter of an external drive on Windows and macOS.
On Windows:
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Connect your external drive to your computer.
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Open File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon in the taskbar or pressing Windows key + E.
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Right-click on the external drive you want to change the drive letter for and select “Properties” from the context menu.
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In the Properties window, go to the “Hardware” tab.
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Click on the “Properties” button next to the external drive.
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In the “Properties” window, go to the “Volume” tab.
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Click on the “Change drive letter and paths” button.
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In the “Change Drive Letter or Path” window, click on the “Change” button.
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Select a new drive letter from the list and click “OK” to confirm the change.
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Click “OK” again to close the “Properties” window and apply the changes.
On macOS:
1.
Connect your external drive to your Mac.
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Open Disk Utility by searching for it in Spotlight (Cmd + Space) or by navigating to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.
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Locate your external drive in the list of devices on the left-hand side.
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Right-click on the external drive and select “Get Info” from the context menu.
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In the “Get Info” window, click on the “Volume” tab.
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Click on the “Change disk name and format” button.
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In the “Format” window, click on the “Change” button next to the “Name” field.
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Select a new drive letter from the list and click “OK” to confirm the change.
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Click “OK” again to close the “Format” window and apply the changes.
By following these simple steps, you can easily change the drive letter of your external drive on both Windows and macOS. Remember to backup your data before making any changes to avoid data loss.
